Replacing non-Backlit X250 Keyboard with a Backlit model?

[jeffbaichina]

I have had my ThinkPad X250 for several months now, everything is working fine... except that the lack of ThinkLight (I used to have a X60s) had made it hard for me to work in the dark...

So I figured that I should get a replacement...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-New-Le ... SwZd1VZCij

And this is what I've come across after some searching. Anyone who have an idea if this replacement will bring light to my world (LOL)?

[Recife]

The part you linked appears to be ok but it never hurts to double check the FRU number.

Have you taken a look at a youtube video showing this procedure, it's a lot of work.

I've done the same but on a T530 and T440 which are a lot more straight forward to swap out.

[efrant]

Bumping this topic. Did you manage to replace your keyboard with a backlit one?

I am also wondering if it is possible to replace a non-backlit keyboard with a backlit one and have the backlight work properly on the x250. In other words, do all the x250 motherboards have the right connectors to supply power to the backlight?

Thanks!

[fb1996]

do all the x250 motherboards have the right connectors to supply power to the backlight?

Yes, every X250 motherboard supports both non-backlit and backlit keyboards.